Born in Jersey City, Phillipy had a passion for cooking and owned Termini Pizzeria in West New York for 21 years, his obituary says.
Phillipy also coached basketball for Our Lady of Grace in Fairview.
He was remembered as a "doting dad" who cared about his family and his job.
A funeral service was held on Feb. 27. Entombment was at Fairview Mausoleum.
Phillipy is predeceased by his father, Danny Phillipy. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Phillipy; children Massimo, Luca and Sophia; mom Catherine; brother Shane; grandmother Patsy Jackson and dozens of other friends and relatives.
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